If you want to see some change in the way things are going on a federal level, we can’t have Schumer or Jefferies in leadership positions in DC. If you agree you need to let your Representative and Senators know. I emailed them (I’ll make it easy for the lazy 😉) and I urge you to do the same.
A copy+paste of what I sent, I added a few lines after the body that were different for each of them.
I am writing to firmly express that I do not, and will never, support Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries for Senate Majority Leader and Speaker of the House, respectively. The blue wave we experienced this week occurred in spite of both men, not because of them. It is time for a generation of new progressive leaders in Congress that will GET THINGS DONE. That begins will new leadership, and not more of the same.
To support your call to action: Many Political Action Committees (PACs) recommend a three-paragraph letter structured as follows.
Say why you are writing and who you are. List your “credentials” and state that you are a constituent. It also doesn’t hurt to mention if you voted for or donated to them. If you want a response, you must include your name and address, even when using email.
Provide more detail. Be factual and not emotional. Provide specific rather than general information about how the topic affects you and others. If a certain bill is involved, cite the correct title or number whenever possible.
Close by requesting the action you want to be taken. It might be a vote for or against a bill, a change in general policy, or some other action, but be specific.
The best letters are courteous, to the point, and include specific supporting examples. When possible, a handwritten letter carries more weight than an email, which is easier to be missed when mixed in with other potentially more urgent communications from other lawmakers and staff.
That’s good to know , thanks for contributing!